Merck & Company Inc. (MRK) Climbs to Annual-High Share Price

Merck & Company Inc. (NYSE:MRK) traded at a new 12-month high today of $91.79. Approximately 3.7 million shares have changed hands today, as compared to an average 30-day volume of 12 million shares.

Merck & Company Inc. share prices have moved between a 12-month high of $91.79 and a 12-month low of $70.89 and are now trading 29% above that low price at $91.61 per share.

Based on a current price of $91.61, Merck & Company Inc. is currently 9.1% above its average consensus analyst price target of $83.27.

Merck makes pharmaceutical products to treat several conditions in a number of therapeutic areas, including cardiometabolic disease, cancer, and infections. Within cancer, the firm’s immuno-oncology platform is growing as a major contributor to overall sales. The company also has a substantial vaccine business, with treatments to prevent hepatitis B and pediatric diseases as well as HPV and shingles. Additionally, Merck sells animal health-related drugs. From a geographical perspective, close to half of the firm’s sales are generated in the United States.

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